GM crops are not cultivated in Ireland however this does not mean that there are no GM ingredients in food in Ireland. One of the main sources of GM contamination in the food chain is through animal feed. GM soya is the main culprit and it is added to animal feed because soya is a good source of protein. There is ample scientific evidence to show that animals fed on a GM diet do not break down the material fully and that GM traces remain in the animal products such as milk, cheese, meat etc.
Therefore if you are having turkey, goose, or ham for Christmas this year make sure to ask if the animal has been fed any GM ingredients, chances are it has! Many producers do not even know that it is one of the ingredients. So be vigilant this Christmas and demand a GM free diet! Currently the only way to ensure that no GM ingredients have been used is to buy certified organic products, in order to get more consumer information we need better labelling on GM ingredients. In the meantime here’s to a GM free Christmas!
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